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Media Release – Penrith Fire

August 1, 2014

Penrith fire today: response times impacted by NSW budget cuts

Sitrep 27/2014

August 1, 2014

Inside this issue: Permanent Award negotiations - update #4 Retainer ripoff – update #1 GSE Act

Sitrep 26/2014

July 25, 2014

Inside this issue: AMP triggers – update #1 Retainer rip-off: Union launches recovery campaign for affected members Performance management in MW2

Media Release – Concord Hostel Fire

July 18, 2014

Budget cuts leave four firefighters without fire engine, 2km away from Concord hostel fire.

Sitrep 25/2014

July 11, 2014

Inside this issue: Grand Designs at Greenacre Meal and travel allowance increased from 1 July 2014 Workers comp - Liberals' cuts exposed

Sitrep 24/2014

July 4, 2014

Inside this issue: Disturbance Allowances – what, when and how? New Helmets? Nobel prize winner - Abbott budget a “crime” Bust the Budget on 6 July

Sitrep 23/2014

June 27, 2014

Inside this issue: Permanent members’ backpay dispute – update #3 Union dues – increase and tax reminder Baird Govt spears High Court challenge? Bust the Budget on 6 July

Workers Comp Anniversary

June 21, 2014

Today marks the second anniversary of the FBEU’s successful general strike over the Liberal/National Coalition’s attacks on our workers comp. That strike was a significant victory for two reasons: firstly, it has meant that literally millions of dollars have since […]

Sitrep 22/2014

June 20, 2014

Inside this issue: •Permanent members’ backpay dispute - update #2 •NSW Budget - the Coalition hates you